Materials analytical review and reporting system

ABSTRACT

A computer-implemented analytical and reporting system includes an input device, a database and a processor. The input device is operative for inputting analytical data results of a test sample. The database includes an analysis methodology data section, an instrument data section and a forms data section. The processor is operative for receiving from the input device the analytical data results of the test sample. The processor is also operative for receiving from the database analysis methodology data of at least one analysis method, instrument data of at least one analytical instrument and forms data of a desired analytical report form. The processor is also operative for processing the analytical data results and the instrument data using the analysis methodology data and is operative for generating an analytical report produced on the desired analytical report form depicting final analytical results based on the analysis method and the analytical instrument.

[0001] This application is a non-provisional application converted from the provisional application No. 60/229,553 filed on Aug. 30, 2000 which is incorporated herein by reference for all purposes. Applicants hereby claim the priority of the provisional application.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0002] The invention is directed to a materials analytical review and reporting system. More particularly, the invention relates to a computer-implemented materials analytical review and reporting system.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0003] As a result of their operations, many companies and government-operated facilities produce an effluent that is potentially hazardous to the environment. Federal, state and local governments have passed laws and ordinances regulating such effluent to protect the environment from contamination. As a result, these companies and government-operated facilities must often perform analytical tests on the effluent and report the results to the government agencies. However, there is no standard manner in which to report to the various government agencies.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0004] A computer-implemented analytical and reporting system is hereinafter described. The computer implemented analytical and reporting system of the invention includes an input device, a database and a processor. The input device is operative for inputting analytical data results of a test sample. The database includes an analysis methodology data section, an instrument data section and a forms data section. The analysis methodology data section includes methodology data for conducting at least one analysis method. The instrument data section includes instrument data for modeling at least one analytical instrument. The forms data section includes form data for providing a desired one of a plurality of analytical report forms.

[0005] The processor is operative for receiving from the input device the analytical data results of the test sample. The processor is also operative for receiving from the database the analysis methodology data of the at least one analysis method, the instrument data of at least one analytical instrument and the forms data of the desired analytical report form. Further, the processor is operative for processing the analytical data results and instrument data using the analysis methodology data and is operative for generating an analytical report produced on the desired one of the analytical report forms depicting final analytical results based on the at least one analysis method and the at least one analytical instrument.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING

[0006] Advantages of the invention will become apparent from the follow description of the exemplary embodiment taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawing in which:

[0007]FIG. 1 is a diagrammatical view of the computer-implemented analytical and reporting system of the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENT

[0008] As shown in FIG. 1, a computer-implemented analytical and reporting system 10 of the invention includes an input device 12, a database 14, a processor 16 and an output device 18. The computer-implemented analytical and reporting system 10 of the invention is used for analyzing and reporting the analytical results of a test sample. The input device 12 is operative for inputting analytical data results of the test sample. A skilled artisan would appreciate that the analytical data results of the test sample could be inputted by a conventional computer monitor and keyboard. Alternatively, a skilled artisan would appreciate that the analytical data results can also be provided by an analytical instrument itself, such as a pH meter that can electronically output the pH of a liquid.

[0009] The database 14 includes an analysis methodology data section 14 a, an instrument data section 14 b and a forms data section 14 c. The analysis methodology data section 14 a includes analysis methodology data for conducting at least one analysis method. The instrument data section 14 b includes instrument data for modeling at least one analytical instrument. The forms data section 14 c includes forms data for providing a desired one of a plurality of analytical report forms.

[0010] The processor 16 is operative for receiving, from the input device 12, the analytical data results of the test sample and is operative for receiving, from the database 14, the analysis methodology data of the at least analysis method, the instrument data of the at least one analytical instrument and the forms data of the desired analytical report form. The processor 16 is also operative for processing the analytical data results and the instrument data using the analysis methodology data. Additionally, the processor 16 is operative for generating an analytical report produced on the desired one of the analytical report forms. The desired one of the analytical report forms is generated by the output device 18. As shown in FIG. 1, the analytical report form can be displayed on a monitor or can be printed from a printer. Also, a skilled artisan would appreciate that the report can be stored electronically on disk or in a database. In either event, the analytical report form depicts the final analytical results based on the at least one analysis method and the at least one analytical instrument.

[0011] The attached documents are incorporated herein by reference for all purposes:

[0012] 1. EISC's Analytical Review and Reporting Suite, Software for Inorganic and Organic Laboratory Production;

[0013] 2. MARRS Self-implement Specifications;

[0014] 3. Metals Analytical Review and Reporting System—Operating Procedure Version 4.0.

[0015] It will be recognized by one of ordinary skill in the art that changes may be made in the above-described embodiment of the invention without departing from the inventive concepts thereof. It is understood, therefore, that the invention is not limited to the particular embodiments disclosed, but is intended to encompass any modifications which are within the scope and spirit of the invention. 

What is claimed is:
 1. A computer-implemented analytical and reporting system for a test sample, the system comprising: input means operative for inputting analytical data results of the test sample; a database including an analysis methodology data section, an instrument data section and a forms data section, the analysis methodology data section including analysis methodology data for conducting at least one analysis method, the instrument data section including instrument data for modeling at least one analytical instrument, the forms data section including forms data for providing a desired one of a plurality of analytical report forms; and a processor operative for receiving, from the input means, the analytical data results of the test sample and receiving, from the database, the analysis methodology data of the at least one analysis method, the instrument data of at least one analytical instrument and the forms data of the desired analytical report form, for processing the analytical data results and instrument data using the analysis methodology data and for generating an analytical report produced on the desired one of the analytical report forms depicting final analytical results based on the at least one analysis method and the at least one analytical instrument. 